Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-10-25
COUNCIL RED HOT.
A djournment, a Ground Hog
Case, with Old File Bust
ness in Sight
A Great Spit on Hands Effort at 8
Fire Department-The Crema'
tory Bounced.

1t was7:4 As O'Clock last evening when the
mace fell with Councimen Healy, English
Stone, Harris, Durby, Buckridge and
Ker yon present For time it seemed that
quorum would not be present. 1t was pre-
dicted that the blizzard would prove effec
tive against the meeting.
The lobby filled up as usual without pay.
ing much attention to the weather. The
agents for fire engine companies seemed tc
be present en- masse and it was confidently
predicted that the fire committee would have
pleasant time in conference with the
agents. The arrival of J. D. Hill, of Fl.
Scott, was greeted with a vigorous hand
shaking and soon it was suggested that
something must be wrong with the electric
lights as on former visits by him he partooS
OF questions concerning that topic. de as
sured his friends, however, that he came liz
without knowing anything of the si'ua'ion
but 1t was merely friendly call.
Mr. Healy, as chairman Of public improve
ments committee, reported that the properly
owners on South Main, between Douglas anu
English streets, seemed to be satisfied Win
the curbing and guttering in their viclnity'
and If they were he would consent.
Mr.. Healy announced that the Santa re
folks wanted to build depot again. Inc
announcement was greeted with groans ana
recalled many former promises on that anu
other questions.
MIR. Buckridge-While we are on pubic
improvements I move that the committee on
public improvements be asked to 90 over the
lire of the Wichita & Valley Center from
Douglas avenue to the city limits. think
the grade is too high. The city engineer
gave grade, but stakes removed and their
own engineer decide the grade.
Healy-It's the duty of the city engineer to
do that. We would not be able to do it any
how, as we are not engineers.
Mr. Harris thought an appropriation of $50
should be made to bear expenses Of city
attorney to Hot Springs to take dispositions
In the case of Ketner against the city for
SIC, % damages
Mr. Heley thought dispositions could be
secured cheaper but other members thought
it not safe to Go and thu appropriation was
made.
Buckridge reported arrival OF new city
scales and moved freight bill be paid and
when scales ready for use coal men be allow
ed to weigh at half price. The motion pre-
vailed after some inquiry as to why coal
men should be given a r. duced rate.
A new or finance revising the criminal
ordinances of the city was referred to the
judiciary committe.
A remonstrance was read from property
owners on Market street from Thirteenth to
Nineteenth street asking that the Wichita Sc
Valley Center motor line company be COM
PEELED to abandon steam motor in that sec
ton but use horse power. The remonstrance
also affirmed that the "I'' rail is being put |
down while the ordinance provides for q |
ram rail.
MIR. English-The names to this remon-
STRANGE are property owners and their rights
should be protected. l move the rules be
and the matter referred to the
-ailroad committee for investigation.
Derby-I second the motion.
Buckrid ge-As far as horse power is con-
,erned we ought to grant it now. If they
ire putting down the 1T" rail send the mar
hal to tear it up.
The motion carried.
Mr.. Harris, as chairman Of the fire cum
nittee, arose to report and many looked as
hough they recognized the fact that big
eport was on hand He announced that it
lad been decided to buy coo feet of Hercules
lose from Chicago company costing 95
ents per foot, standing. O pressure Of
90 pounds for forty months. They
ad also made arrangements with them for
NO pompier ladders for s25 each.
Mr.. Healy was just little afraid Of guar
ntee hose as few months ago the city
lade purchase with guarantee if the
be hose should be kept dry. They had d,
ursted badly when water was going .
trough them and must have been wet and
ence the guarantee not good. The hose ,
ad not been paid for but the city would
ave to pay for it just the same, despite the =.
act that they were no good. =
1t was decided to make the purchase Civ .
lg sixty days for test OF the hose. ,
Mr.. Harris further recommended the pur- ,
nase of a chemical engine and Hayes truck. !;
e thought the city ought to make that pur- .
,ase in preference to fire engine. =
Buckr idge-Imovere report be adopted and a 8
OF five appointed to make the :
lrchase of a chemical engine.
The motion fel fiat and Harris demanded :
'tion, not wanting to continue his report !.
it'll no action. \
Mr.. English-I move that we eccept prop n
ition for Hayes extension ladder. '
MIR. Buckeridge proved second. !;
Mr.. Derby-I know that in Chicago they .,
I'VE abandoned the trucks, as they could NOS Il
raised in telegraph and telephone wires. :,
ley are of no use there ard don't think
III be to US As to chemical engines, l
ould like to know the pressure Of water :
orks before making the purchase. II the
essure Is not good we must have fire
gine. and if good 50 We do not need an en- =,
ne we can discuss the question Of buying :,
emical engine.
Mr.. Healy did not favor the purchase OF q ;,
emical engine or the Hayes truck, giving "
, reasons.
Mr.. Harris-It has been my experience, =
st no matter how much thing is needed, -
ere are always kickers. A chemical engine n
ould have saved two-thirds of the cattle :.
eds. Often q howl goes up because we
we no good fire department, and this city
n stand three or four thousand